B.E.

Chemical Engineering

7th Semester

Course Code: 3170516

Course Name: Process Auxiliaries

and Utilities
 Assignment - 1
1. What are the different types of flow diagrams used in chemical industry?
2. How do you select the appropriate material for piping design?
3. What are the factors to be considered while selecting pipe sizes?
4. What are the basic principles of piping design?
5. What are the different types of piping drawings used in chemical industry design?
6. How do you design process steam piping?
7. How do you determine the appropriate steam-pipe size?
8. What is piping insulation? Why is it necessary in a chemical industry?
9. What are the different types of piping insulation used in a chemical industry?
10. What are piping fittings? How do you select them?
11. What are pipe joints? What are the different types of pipe joints used in a
chemical industry?
12. What are the advantages and disadvantages of each type of pipe joint?
13. What are the different types of pipe testing techniques?
14. How do you maintain and troubleshoot piping systems in a chemical industry?
 Assignment - 2

1. What are the different types of valves used in a chemical industry?

2. What are the selection criteria for valves in various systems?
3. What are the factors to be considered while selecting valves for a high-pressure
system?
4. What are the factors to be considered while selecting valves for a low-pressure
system?
5. How do you select valves for a corrosive system in a chemical industry?
6. What are the types of pumps used in a chemical industry?
7. What is NPSH requirement? How is it calculated for a pump?
8. What are the factors to be considered while selecting the location of a pump?
9. How do you design pump piping in a chemical industry?
10. What are the factors to be considered while selecting the piping material for a
pump?
11. How do you ensure the proper support of pump piping?
12. What are the different types of pump seals used in a chemical industry?
13. What are the factors to be considered while selecting a pump for a high-
temperature application?
14. What are the factors to be considered while selecting a pump for a low-
temperature application?
15. What are the factors to be considered while selecting a pump for a viscous
liquid?
16. How do you maintain and troubleshoot pumps in a chemical industry?
17. What are the safety precautions to be taken while handling pumps?
18. What are the different types of pump testing techniques?
19. How do you optimize the performance of pumps in a chemical industry?
 Assignment - 3
1. What are the sources of process water in a chemical industry?
2. What is hard water? What are the effects of hard water on industrial processes?
3. What is soft water? How is it different from hard water?
4. What are the requisites of industrial water? How is it different from domestic
water?
5. What are the methods of water treatment used in a chemical industry?
6. What is chemical softening of water? How is it done in a chemical industry?
7. What is demineralization of water? How is it done in a chemical industry?
8. What are the different types of resins used for water softening?
9. How is water treated for boiler use in a chemical industry?
10. What are the different uses of water in cooling purposes?
11. What are cooling towers? How do they work in a chemical industry?
12. What are the different techniques used for water conservation and reuse in a
chemical industry?
13. What are the different types of waste water treatment systems used in a
chemical industry?
14. What are the different types of water testing techniques?
15. How do you optimize the use of water in a chemical industry?
 Assignment - 4
1. What are the different process heating systems ?
2. How is steam generated in a chemical process plant? What are its applications?
3. What are the considerations in the distribution and utilization of steam in a
chemical process plant?
4. What are boilers? What are the different types of boilers used in a chemical
process plant?
5. What are the design considerations for efficient steam heating systems?
6. What is steam economy? How is it achieved in a chemical process plant?
7. What is condensate utilization? How is it done in a chemical process plant?
8. What are steam traps? What are their characteristics, selection criteria, and
application?
9. What is waste heat utilization? How is it done in a chemical process plant?
10. What are the different types of process cooling systems?
11. What are process drains? What are the different types of process drains ?
12. What are open drains and closed drains? How are they different from each
other?
13. What is a thermic fluid heater? How is it used in a chemical process plant?
14. What is a down therm heater? How is it used in a chemical process plant?
15. What are the advantages and disadvantages of using hot oil as a heating
medium in a chemical process plant?
 Assignment - 5
1. What are the different types of air compressors?

2. What are vacuum pumps? What are the different types of vacuum pumps used in

a chemical process plant?

3. What are air receivers? What are their functions?

4. What are the design considerations for air distribution systems?

5. What are the different types of ejectors used in a chemical process plant?

6. What are the advantages and disadvantages of using an ejector in a chemical

process plant?

7. What is an air dryer? What are the different types of air dryers?

8. What is the purpose of an air dryer in a chemical process plant?

9. What are the different methods used for air compression?

10. What are the factors to be considered for selecting an air compressor?

11. What are the different types of compressors?

12. What are the advantages and disadvantages of using a reciprocating

compressor?

13. What are the advantages and disadvantages of using a centrifugal compressor?

14. What is the difference between positive displacement and dynamic

compressors?

15. What are the different types of vacuum pumps used in a chemical process plant?

16. What are the advantages and disadvantages of using a liquid ring vacuum

pump?
17. What are the design considerations for air distribution systems in a chemical

process plant?

18. What are the different types of air dryers used in a chemical process plant? How

do they work?

19. What are the factors to be considered for selecting an air dryer for a chemical

process plant?
 Assignment - 6

1. What are the different types of compressors and their performance

characteristics?
2. What are the design considerations for selecting a compressor?
3. What is the difference between positive displacement and dynamic
compressors?
4. What are the design considerations for selecting a vacuum pump for a chemical
process plant?
5. What are the different methods of vacuum development and their limitations?
6. What are the considerations for materials handling under vacuum in a chemical
process plant?
7. What are the lubrication requirements for compressors and vacuum pumps in a
chemical process plant?
8. What are the different methods of oil removal in compressors and pumps in a
chemical process plant?
9. What is instrument air? Why is it used in a chemical process plant?
10. What are the different sources of instrument air in a chemical process plant?
11. What are the different types of compressor and pump seals used in a chemical
process plant?
12. What are the advantages and disadvantages of using magnetic bearings in a
compressor or pump?
13. What are the different types of lubricants used in compressors and pumps?
14. What are the factors that affect the performance of a compressor or vacuum
pump?
15. What are the different types of compressor and vacuum pump controls used in a
chemical process plant?
16. What are the maintenance requirements for compressors and vacuum pumps in
a chemical process plant?
 Assignment - 7

1. What is the purpose of refrigeration and chilling systems in a chemical process

plant?
2. Describe the basic refrigeration cycle and its components.
3. What is the difference between a chiller and a refrigeration system?
4. What is the role of oil heating systems in a chemical process plant?
5. What are the advantages of using nitrogen as a process utility?
6. Explain the energy considerations in utilities management.
7. What is the importance of utilities management in chemical process plant
operations?
8. What are the different types of refrigerants used in refrigeration systems?
9. How does a refrigeration system achieve low temperatures?
10. What is the difference between a vapour compression refrigeration system and
an absorption refrigeration system?
11. What is the purpose of a condenser in a refrigeration system?
12. What are the different types of nitrogen systems used in chemical process
plants?
13. Explain the working principle of a nitrogen generator.
14. What are the different types of chillers used in chemical process plants?
15. What are the key factors to consider in the selection of a refrigeration or chilling
system for a specific application?